Government Data

Google Targets Open Data With Donations

Google has funded groups seeking open government data that can be easily accessible for citizens

12 years ago

Government Open Data User Group Holds First Meeting

Francis Maude has said an important step has taken place in the Government’s 'open data revolution'

12 years ago

Private Mail Used For Business Now Subject To FOI Searches

The ICO has released new guidance stating that private emails and texts may be subject to Freedom of Information Act…

13 years ago

ICO Probes Education Secretary Over Gmail Use

The ICO is making inquiries over claims that education secretary Michael Gove used Gmail for government business

13 years ago

Hackers Sell Government Websites For Just £300

Dozens of military and government websites have been hacked and are up for sale for just over £300

14 years ago

ENISA Recommends Private Cloud For Public Sector

The public sector has been warned that private clouds remain the best option because of governance issues

14 years ago

UK And EC To Rethink RIPA And ISP Data Retention

Privacy is on the agenda as the UK revises its RIPA laws and the EC's data retention regulations are questioned

14 years ago

Open Government Data Consultation Launched

Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude has asked for views on how to make government handling of citizen data more transparent

14 years ago

Ordnance Survey Makes Mapping Data Freely Available

Ordnance Survey today released its maps to the public free of charge, as part of an initiative to make government…

15 years ago